Patents - General Information

  • You can claim priority according to Paris Convention within: 12 months from the first filing date.
  • Member of: PCT, Paris Convention.
  • Period of protection of a patent: 20 years.
  • Annuities: annuities are to be paid every year counting from the filing date. The first year;s annuity is included with the filing fees. Late payment of the annuity fees are allowed within 6 months with penalty.
  • Allowed time to submit the assignment deed from the date of signing the agreement: no time restrictions.